Aquatic Monitoring Technician

Position: Aquatic Technician Division: Community Services

Recreation and Community Development

Term: 1 Permanent Full-Time position available.

Posting: 5667

Provides guidance, coaching, training, development, and monitoring of the technical skills of lifeguard and instruction staff in accordance with the technical standards, skills, and knowledge requirements.

Mentoring staff by providing lifeguards and instructors with on-going feedback and evaluations in order to develop technical aquatic skills of lifeguarding staff.

Provides technical advice and support for aquatic related programming to the program staff.

Assists with the development and delivery of lifeguard and instructor orientation and in-service training programs and resources.

Provides instruction and safeguards public admission and rental group activities in accordance with the established lifeguard and instructor standards, skills, and knowledge, as required.

Participates in training programs, conferences and workshops established to maintain fitness levels as well as lifeguard and instructor standards.

Provides aquatic related education and training tools as required to the aquatic staff, program participants, and the public.

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

National Lifeguard Service Certification (Pool);

Possession of either National Lifeguard (N.Knowledge of current lifeguard techniques, first aid, emergency procedures, and instructional techniques, methods and practices.

Ability to direct and provide leadership and support to staff in carrying out lifeguard and instructor standards, skills, and techniques.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisor, and the public.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to supervisor, staff, and the public.

Ability to demonstrate skills and techniques as required by instructor and lifeguard program standards.

Ability to exercise good judgement in resolving issues that affect use of the facility by external organizations and the public, and direction during emergency situations.

Skill in operation of a computer with word-processing and spreadsheet software.

Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) upon offer of employment.

Shift work and weekend work are involved.

Salary Range: $26.79 to $29.54 CAD per hour (2026 rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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